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Irish footballers refuse to shake hands of Israeli team in Nations League match opening ceremony
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- Sep 27, 2026, 8:38 PM UTC
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Republic of Ireland players bow their heads and wear black armbands in recognition of all lives lost in the Gaza …
Irish players wore black armbands and refused handshakes during the Nations League match against Israel, with goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu leaving the team.
Ireland’s football team wore black armbands and refused to shake hands with Israeli players in Debrecen, Hungary, the Jerusalem Post reported.